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X Launches Underwhelming Grok-Powered “More About This Account” Feature
2 min readJul 25, 2024
Loaded up with my laptop and a cup of coffee, I was scrolling through my usual tech news when something caught my eye. X had just rolled out a new feature called “More About This Account.” This nifty tool is supposed to use AI to provide a few sentences about a user. Sounds cool, right? But here’s the kicker — it came with a bunch of issues. Let’s dive in and see what’s going on with this new feature.
What is “More About This Account”?
So, what exactly is this new feature all about?
- Launch of “More About This Account” Feature: Right off the bat, X introduced this with a lot of buzz. It’s an AI-powered feature that offers a brief synopsis of a user.
- How It Works: If you’re a paid user, you can click on a button when hovering over a handle or display name. The AI then generates a summary about the account.
But, Is It Accurate?
Let’s talk about the elephant in the room — accuracy.
- Accuracy Issues: One user got labeled as an expert on Canada. The funny bit? They hardly ever post about Canada! This isn’t a one-off issue either. Many users reported similar experiences of generic or incorrect information popping up.